The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

A large heavy knot usually made in the end of a heaving line to aid in accurate throwing.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

A unit of pressure used with vacuum pumps, equal to 1mm of mercury and 133.32 Pascal's.

A term indicating that a vessel is holding her own against a contrary current.

A compartment where the crew lives.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

A horizontal pole or spar attached to the mast to which the foot (lower edge) of the sail is fastened

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

To lower, sink deeper.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

Sailing term used to indicate a sailing vessel underway with no headsails set.

A small multi-pronged anchor used on dinghies and small boats. Also used to drag along the bottom to recover something that has sunk.

The lifting power. It may be measured by the volume of a watertight hull above the load water line.

Term used in a voyage charter party, e.g. vessel shall proceed to Berth 2 at Falmouth.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.

A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation on a map.

Is a heat exchanger located immediately preceding an ejector to condense and remove a portion of the vapor in the mixture and thus reduce the total lb/hr to be handled.